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Bookkeeper
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What they do
A Bookkeeper keeps records of accounts and manages day to day financial recordkeeping. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. May be supervised by an accountant. Provides information for financial statements and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$45,633 / year median in Florida
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary A respected legal services firm in Maitland, FL is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a direct hire, in-office opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online, accounts payable, and general ledger support experience. The Bookkeeper will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting case-related accounting activity, preparing settlement documentation, and assisting with month-end and year-end close. This is a great opportunity to join a stable professional environment with supportive leadership, a collaborative team culture, and meaningful work connected to client case outcomes. The firm offers a positive workplace with strong employee benefits, discretionary bonus potential, team activities, and the possibility of limited remote flexibility after the initial training period. Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records on a cash basis and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
- Receive, verify, and enter vendor invoices into accounting and case management systems.
- Prepare and process weekly check runs for operating expenses and client case costs.
- Process American Express credit card transactions and support related reconciliation activity.
- Create closing statements, cost reports, and trust check correspondence for case settlements and disbursements.
- Maintain client settlement files, process annual 1099s, assist with CPA tax package preparation, and prepare month-end reporting. Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $60,000 to $65,000 per year, based on experience.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- In-office role in Maitland, FL.
- Possible opportunity to work from home 1 day per week after 90 days.
- Semi-annual discretionary bonuses.
- Health care contribution, including health, dental, and vision.
- 401K contribution.
- Life insurance and long-term disability.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored team outings and activities. Required Qualifications and Skills
- Support bookkeeping operations for a legal services firm, including accounts payable, case cost transactions, and settlement-related documentation.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including closed case write-offs in a cash-basis accounting environment.
- Prepare weekly check runs, cost reports, closing statements, 1099s, and month-end financial reports.
- Maintain accurate client settlement files and financial documentation within accounting and case management systems.
- 5 or more years of bookkeeping experience required.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, required.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, vendor invoice processing, credit card transactions, and financial recordkeeping.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work confidently with accounting systems and case management platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable working in an in-office professional services environment. Preferred Qualifications
- Previous bookkeeping experience in the legal industry.
- Experience using FileVine case management software.
- Experience using QuickBooks Online incorporated AI tools.
- Proficiency with AI tools.